Jessika Wren
Cambridge
Summary
I would describe myself as a motivated and adaptable person who is always willing to learn and to take on new responsibilities and contribute wherever I can.
I believe my work ethic is one of my strongest qualities. I am hardworking, dependable and will always try to do my best in everything I take on.
I enjoy learning new things and am always willing to develop my skills and knowledge. I like taking on new challenges and see them as a chance to improve and gain experience.
I can work well both independently and as part of a team. I adapt quickly to new situations and am comfortable working in different environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Elmwood
St Ives, Cambridge
2025.03 - 2026.06
- As a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, I am responsible for receiving and processing prescriptions, selecting and preparing medicines for dispensing whilst ensuring accurate labelling of the medication packages. For this I have to maintain patient records and pharmacy documentation.
- Manage sensitive information discreetly, respecting patients' rights to confidentiality.
- Answer customer enquiries about medication use, contributing to their wellbeing and health awareness.
- My duties also include managing stock levels, ordering supplies and checking expiry dates to ensure medicines are available and safe for use, in addition to ensuring all medicines are stored safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and pharmacy procedures.
- I regularly serve customers, handle payments, answer basic queries whilst referring more complex questions to the pharmacist when necessary.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NHS regulations to ensure compliance during daily tasks.
Early Years Play-worker - Temporary
Little Hands Nursery
Bartlow
2024.07 - 2024.08
- During my time as an Early Years Play-worker at the Holiday Club, I was working with children aged 9 months to 5 years. My primary responsibility was to create a safe and secure environment where young children could thrive and explore.
- In this role, I helped their development through engaging play and structured sessions, which I would have to prepare. I would ensure that the sessions not only entertained but also encouraged learning and growth which in turn was to help them develop essential skills such as social interaction, problem-solving, and creativity.
- I ensured that each child felt valued and supported, tailoring my approach to meet their individual needs.
- This experience deepened my understanding of early childhood development and reinforced my passion for supporting young learners on their journey.
- Overall, my time at the Holiday Club was not just a job; it was a fulfilling experience that allowed me to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families.
Retail Assistant - Weekend and holiday
Just Cards
St Ives
2022.01 - 2024.06
- In my role as a Retail Assistant, I worked weekends and during holiday periods, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
- My responsibilities included opening and closing the store, conducting stock takes, and managing inventory orders to ensure that we were always well-stocked. I was also involved with training new staff members. This helped me in building on my leadership and communication skills.
- The shop also specialized in food retail so maintaining high standards of health and safety was paramount for which I took pride in ensuring that our working environment was clean and compliant with all safety regulations.
- Through this role, I developed confidence in interacting with the public and internal customers alike. I learned how to address inquiries, resolve issues, and provide excellent customer service.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services Assistant
Skills 4 Pharmacy
St IvesBTEC level 3 - Forensics and Criminal Investigation
Cambridge Regional College
CambridgeGCSE - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science, Geography, Computer Science, Design & Technology, German
St Ivos School
St IvesSkills
- Computer Literate
- Team Player
- Willingness to learn
- Health and safety awareness
- Familiarity with Biology, Physics and Chemistry Principles
- College scenario lab testing within in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Customer services
- Patient safety awareness
- Medication knowledge
- Prescription dispensing
- Confidentiality assurance
- Medication labelling accuracy
- Immunisation administration
- Medicine supply replenishment
References
- Hannah, Budden, hannah.budden@nhs.net, 07986 242563, Elmwood
- Demi, Whyte, demileewhyte@gmail.com, 07392 823667, Just Cards
Personal
. Hobbies: Watching crime documentaries, Science films, Gaming, Coding
Custom Section
- . Experience in ICT through school in GCSEs (Computer Science)
- . Daily use of most software
- . Understanding of confidentiality rules
Information
- . Date of birth: 2006-01-07
- . Gender: Female
- . Nationality: British
Timeline
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Elmwood
2025.03 - 2026.06
Early Years Play-worker - Temporary
Little Hands Nursery
2024.07 - 2024.08
Retail Assistant - Weekend and holiday
Just Cards
2022.01 - 2024.06
NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services Assistant
Skills 4 Pharmacy
BTEC level 3 - Forensics and Criminal Investigation
Cambridge Regional College
GCSE - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science, Geography, Computer Science, Design & Technology, German
St Ivos School